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Luís Neves denies orders to PSP and devalues batonadas about protesters: “What I saw was physical strength”

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Briefings

Minister Luiz Neves denied receiving orders from the PSP to use batons against protesters, claiming he only saw 'a few batons' and described the action as 'physical force.' The Ministry clarified that the minister intended to refer to batons used in a specific situation in Lisbon, noting that injuries were a 'consequence' of the police action.

Key points

• Minister Luiz Neves stated he only saw 'a few batons' and described the police action as 'physical force' rather than an order to use them.
• The Ministry clarified that the minister intended to refer to batons used in a specific situation in Lisbon, with injuries being a 'consequence' of the police action.

Context

Minister Luiz Neves denied receiving orders from the PSP to use batons against protesters, claiming he only saw 'a few batons' and described the action as 'physical force.' The Ministry clarified that the minister intended to refer to batons used in a specific situation in Lisbon, noting that injuries were a 'consequence' of the police action.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. The Ministry's clarification specifies the batons were used in a specific situation in Lisbon, and injuries are described as a consequence rather than a direct result of the minister's actions.

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